Phil Begnett » Online Video

You are Important! The Point behind video blogging

Phil — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:59:23 +0000

This video clip was made specifically for the 4N Video blog forum, but its relevant anywhere online really!

Steadi-Cam Shoot

Phil — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:49:47 +0000

I recently worked with Olly Lawer (seen left) who runs an online video production company called opl productions over in Norwich. He asked me to be his “production assistant” for the day, helping with client communication, and supporting him and another camera operator as they both worked on a “web video” shoot for one of his clients.

I was totally in my element, with 2 amazing cameras, and two focused but relaxed guys who loved their work.

David Crute

Using the power of Google, Olly hired the talents of David Crute (above) with his amazing Steadi cam rig. With 20 years experience in broadcast filming, including large film productions, pop videos and tv adverts, it was really great to work with a seasoned pro, who was very friendly, very focused and just loved talking about his work!

I spent most of the day “shadowing” Dave, making sure he didnt bump into things as he used his Steadi-cam rig for some lovely sweeping shots of the people in the factory hard at work. As the floor was slippery in places, and he does a lot of “walking backwards” it was important I was right behind him just incase he lost his balance.

I don’t know the make of his camera, but lets just say it was extremely expensive! To put it into perspective, his “view finder” cost more than my camera does!

The great news is that we are all meeting up again next month for another day’s shoot at the same location, where perhaps even more “toys” will be used, and Dave has also promised me that I can wear the Steadi-cam rig to see what it feels like! (Im definitely going to do a video blog about that!)

I have started my own Flickr account, so if you want to see the rest of the pictures I took of this film shoot then please click on the picture below and you will be taken to the Flickr website to view them.

Facebook change fan page button

Phil — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:19:21 +0000

Here’s a little video from Gary Vaynerchuck talking about the recent change Facebook has made to the button that is used for fan pages

on their site…. much better I think….

Monopod it!

Phil — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:07:53 +0000

I picked up a little tip last week on how to use the flip cam’s a slightly different way rather than just using a small desktop tripod, and

thats to use a “Mono pod” with it. A telescopic mono pod is very light, and combined with the small camera that allows you to screw a stabilizing facility in to it, its a great way of “opening up” your shots, or perhaps getting two people into view instead of going from one to the other.

Optimistic Monday 010210

Phil — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:24:41 +0000

Back to a little audio blog this morning as the work load is building up around me so no chance to get out with the camera for some filming as of late.

Please click on the link below:

Websites mentioned -

http://www.movingweather.com/

http://www.gardnertackle.co.uk

The personal connection gets you business online

Phil — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:39 +0000

Click on the play button above to hear a story about why Audio and Video Content reaches your audience online like never before!

Optimistic Outdoor Monday – 04/01/10

Phil — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:51:54 +0000

Hello one and all and Happy New Year!

I decided to get out and about this Morning for the very first Optimistic Video Blog of the year so mix it up a little for you!

The video below features me talking about:

- The Importance of personal branding in 2010

- Video Clips for Social Media

- How you should be using Twitter to make it effective

- My brand new animated logo for WTV Media

Optimistic Monday Video – 30/11/09

Phil — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:23:19 +0000

Happy Optimistic Monday to you!

Is that a bit to cheery for you on Monday? well if it is, then your definitely in the right place! This weekly video news blog post is me, being Optimistic about the week ahead discussing Social Media and Online video.

This weeks Optimistic Monday video blog post covers Google Wave, Super Blogs, Apture and news about Video 4 Social media.

Sit back, take 5 and enjoy! oh.. and if you can please leave me a comment with any feedback you have below. It all helps to get this better as we go!

Optimistic Monday Video – 13/11/09

Phil — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:18 +0000

This video contains tips on social media, and online video news from WTV Media and some of the clients I’m currently working with.

Heres the links to the business or people mentioned in the video above :

AudioBoo.fm - Audio Blogging Software for the Iphone

Blistering Success – Internet and Business Marketing Tips

Presentation Works – How to deliver better presentations.

Caravan Sitefinder - Online Listings website for caravan parks

The Inspired Group – Business Building, Inspired Workshops by Ann Hawkins

Interactive Video Format from Coull.com

Phil — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:45:05 +0000

Just found this which is really nice -

Based in Bristol, Coull are without doubt one of the best Interactive video platforms ive seen so far in my searches to help increase client conversion rates for their online video library. A whole new way of selling your products isnt it!